Paul Hatton
Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.
Latest articles by Paul Hatton
GameMaker: everything you need to know about the ultimate 2D game engine
By Paul Hatton published
Explaining the beginner-friendly 2D game engine.
MSI Raider GE78 HX review: gaming laptop that delivers the good stuff
By Paul Hatton last updated
A gaming PC that delivers the specs but has a fan that is too often in overdrive.
AOC GAMING 27G4XE review: this gaming monitor is a quality budget bargain
By Paul Hatton last updated
This 1080p IPS display with 180Hz refresh rate delivers surprisingly great results.
Godot Engine vs Unity: which is right for you?
By Paul Hatton published
We put two popular game engines head-to-head.
Anthropics PortraitPro review: Photoshop editing tools on steroids
By Paul Hatton published
Anthropics PortraitPro offers photography editing tools that are easy to use and surprisingly effective.
Godot Engine: everything you need to know about the free indie game toolset
By Paul Hatton published
Explaining Godot Engine, the free open-source game creator platform.
Dell Precision 7780 review: Unbeatable power with a sizeable display
By Paul Hatton published
A powerhouse of a laptop that is perfect for creative professionals
This AI tech has me rethinking the future of motion tracking
By Paul Hatton published
Move Live is transforming live performances and shopping experiences like never before
Pro animation advice from the team behind Paramount Pictures' Knuckles
By Paul Hatton published
Outpost's animation supervisors, Oliver Dale and Peta Bayley, as well as creature supervisor Dan Zelcs share their insights.
Modo 17 review: a fast 3D design software with promise
By Paul Hatton published
Now with OctaneRender.
RenderMan 26 review: improved XPU and AI features continue to impress
By Paul Hatton published
Pixar's render software will make your life easier.
The best laptops for 3D modelling
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Find the best machines for 3D modelling and rendering.
How to animate a character with mocap
By Paul Hatton published
Paul Hatton transfers motion-capture data to a digital character model using RADiCAL Live with Unreal Engine 5.2.
How to use a handheld 3D scanner
By Paul Hatton published
A simple workflow for capturing a perfect 3D scan.
Revopoint MIRACO review: the new king of 3D scanners?
By Paul Hatton published
Incredibly accurate and a delight to use, the Revopoint MIRACO is a sure hit for pro users.
The best laptop for CAD and AutoCAD
By Paul Hatton last updated
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.
The future of AI in filmmaking - from storyboard to screen
By Paul Hatton published
Lightricks CEO, Zeev Farbman, shares his insights into this controversial subject.
The best AI tools for filmmaking right now
By Paul Hatton published
AI is changing the film industry beyond recognition. Find out which tools are changing it the most.
Blackmagic Fusion Studio 19 review: VFX software goes from strength to strength
By Paul Hatton published
Rotoscoping improvements, AI-powered tracking, and better USD support make this a definite step in the right direction.
MSI Vector 16 HX review: a powerful gaming laptop with sub-standard construction
By Paul Hatton published
The 16-inch display with extra height is perfect for gaming, although fan noise can get annoying.
AOC AGON PRO AG456UCZD review: ultrawide curved monitor is a 240Hz beast
By Paul Hatton published
A fantastic curved monitor with great specs, but you'll need an equally domineering desk to contain it.
Video AI 5 review: Unbelievable upscaler and denoiser for rescuing footage
By Paul Hatton published
AI-powered tools that transform footage from low to high quality. But watch out; Video AI 5 is incredibly RAM intensive.
3D artist Cornelius Dämmrich says he "loses his mind" and "constantly burns out during projects"
By Paul Hatton published
Coping with with the stress of creativity.